The sudden surge of the magic-sealing field shattered the rhythm of the three fallen angels' assault.
Divine power inside them thickened—heavy as mercury, sluggish, impossible to command. Suspended in midair, they dropped like stones.
The Sigil of Suppression shot forward—smack, smack, smack—branding each fallen angel with a glowing mark.
Rip! Rip!
Their clothes tore apart in a burst of light and magic. And on each of their thighs, a radiant "正" character blazed, luminous and unmistakable.
Magic Seal plus Sigil—an absolute combo. In an instant, all three angels' powers were locked down, sealed tight.
Draconis had waited for this moment.
The Regalia Blade flared, magic flooding its steel, the killing strike burning with dazzling light as he swung down at the fallen angels.
"Ahhh!"
Caught off guard, the three women barely managed to resist, struggling under the crushing weight of the magic seal. Blood spattered from their lips, bodies trembling as the Regalia Blade's energy tore through them.
Their clothes disintegrated, scraps vanishing as crimson wounds bloomed across their skin. In the end, even the last shreds of modesty disappeared, leaving them battered, bloodied, and exposed—fighting with nothing but flesh and desperation.
But bare bodies couldn't withstand this kind of power.
Draconis's eyes stayed cold as he poured more magic into the blade. The Regalia Blade's radiance intensified. Under the magic-sealing field, the three fallen angels had no defense left. The sword's force blasted them across the ground, leaving blood-stained trails in the earth.
He didn't hesitate. Seeing them sprawled and motionless, Draconis lunged forward, silver blade blazing with lethal intent.
He wanted to finish it—strike while they were dazed, end them before they could recover.
"You dare!"
Two super-class angels and a remaining high-class angel erupted in fury and panic.
The tide had turned too fast. Before they could react, their three female allies were already down.
Abandoning their struggle against Rias and Akeno, the angels broke free, desperate to save their fallen comrades.
But Rias and Akeno had been waiting for just this chance.
As the angels faltered, Rias and Akeno unleashed their full power—not to kill, but to block, to buy time.
Rias's magic exploded, crimson flames roaring like dragons, heat so intense the leaves below curled and smoked, ready to ignite.
Akeno's thunderclouds burst above, golden lightning thick as tree trunks tore down, splitting the night.
Faced with this overwhelming force, the three male angels paled, terror flickering in their eyes.
"Damn it!"
Forced onto the defensive, they hurled Light Spears at Draconis, hoping to disrupt his attack.
But the next moment, flames and lightning swallowed them, knocking them back, faces ashen and breath ragged.
Their distraction cost them dearly—the full might of Rias and Akeno's assault left them reeling, fighting just to stay upright.
Rias and Akeno pressed the attack, but what really drove the angels to despair was Draconis's response.
He didn't dodge the incoming Light Spears. Instead, he raised the Divine Lament Shield, bracing himself to take all three hits—determined to finish his enemies, even at the cost of his own safety.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Three explosions hammered against the shield. Even with its protection, the combined power of two super-class angels broke through in part. Draconis grunted, body numb from the shock, left arm throbbing as if bones had cracked.
But he held firm.
The Regalia Blade swept down one final time, sword light erupting, engulfing the three blood-soaked, naked fallen angels.
There wasn't even time for a scream—they vaporized, erased in a flash.
"Ahhh!"
On the far side, Rias and Akeno's attacks left the three male fallen angels battered and broken. They staggered out of the thunder and fire, auras flickering, barely holding together.
Just in time to watch Draconis annihilate their companions with a single blow.
"Damn it—how is this possible?!"
They could hardly believe it. Draconis was just a low-class devil, yet he'd killed three high-class angels!
Even Rias and her team stared in wide-eyed astonishment. They'd only hoped Draconis could stall the enemy, but he'd gone far beyond—he'd finished them.
"Cough…"
While everyone gaped, Draconis doubled over, blood spilling from his lips.
The price of taking three attacks head-on was catching up to him.
His body buzzed with numbness, magic reserves nearly spent, legs shaky beneath him.
"Ah… Draconis, let me heal you!"
Asia rushed over, alarmed by the sight of blood.
Draconis's head spun, vision blurring—until Koneko's shout snapped him back.
"Asia! Don't go!"
Urgency sharpened Koneko's voice. Draconis forced himself alert, lifting his head.
A figure burst from the shadows, crossing the distance in a heartbeat. Asia, separated from Koneko's protection, found herself caught—her throat gripped tight.
"Hiya~~ When I make my move, it's checkmate! Wahahaha…"
The voice was manic, triumphant.
Draconis, Koneko, and the others all frowned.
It was the rogue priest.
"Freed."
Draconis's voice was icy as he watched Asia struggle, pain etched on her face. He tightened his grip on the Regalia Blade.
"Hey! It's me, it's me! Bet you didn't expect this, huh? You thought I'd show up now? Joke's on you—I've been here the whole time~~"
Freed cackled, delighted with himself.
He'd been lurking nearby, waiting for the perfect moment—when Draconis and the fallen angels were spent, when Asia let down her guard.
His ambush worked. Asia, distracted by Draconis's injury, had strayed from Koneko's side. Freed seized her in a flash.
The sudden reversal made Rias and her team tense, while the remaining fallen angels, after a moment's shock, broke into delighted laughter.
"Freed, well done!"
The angels dropped down, giddy. They'd captured their most important target—and a perfect hostage.
Draconis, meanwhile, caught Koneko's and Rias's eyes, signaling with a subtle glance and a barely-mouthed word.
The message was clear.
All out attack.
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